Clam Farm Field Trip (Eliz)
June 10, 2008We were invited on a little field trip to a local clam farm by the Rehmus family, Americans living here who have 3 young boys (more boys!). Everyone had a great time looking at grouper, different varieties of sea turtles, alligators, and, of course, clams. Some marine research through the local community college takes place here from what I understand. But I think mainly this facility breeds clams to release into the ocean to enhance its natural clam population, which can take from 3-5 years to mature on its own (clams, who knew?).
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- Side view of farm with clam-filled water troughs.
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- Fritz and Andy learning about grouper.
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- Fritz, Jackson, Andy and Will checking out alligators.
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- Andy and Fritz with the large clams.
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- Midsized clams held in a trough for maturing.
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- Jackson standing watch over the large clam shells.
LOVE the pics, u guys look really great and I am so excited you guys got to go and see the WWII island, Mike looks really great, I’m jealous… The clams are huge and how intersting…The website is spectacular and I can tell alot of hard work went into it!! Love from Cali-Mandy
Hey Mandy-so great to hear from you guys! We are pretty proud of this site and hope to keep it up as much as possible-there are so many cool things to write about here so it makes it easy. Hope everyone is doing well there, say hi to the boys! Love-Liz